Politics
More than 40 countries have formed a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has stated that the more than 40 countries that have joined the talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz are prepared to resolve the issue “economically and diplomatically”.
Russia has attacked at least 19 countries over the centuries – Kaya Kallas
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated that over the past 100 years, Russia has carried out at least 19 attacks on other countries. She emphasised that none of these countries had attacked Russia.
The EU is considering fuel rationing as it prepares for an energy crisis caused by the war in the Middle East
The European Union is preparing for a prolonged energy crisis caused by the war in the Middle East. ‘All options’ are being considered, including fuel rationing and the release of more oil from emergency reserves.
The assassination attempt, the military and the organiser’s escape: what is happening in Madagascar
Authorities in Madagascar have announced that a plot to assassinate President Michael Randrianirina has been foiled. According to the public prosecutor’s office, 13 people are involved in the case, 11 of whom are already in custody, and the suspects include members of the military.
Trump has announced his intention to review US membership of NATO against the backdrop of the conflict with Iran
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is considering the possibility of the country withdrawing from NATO. His comments came amid disagreements with allies over the war with Iran.
Dozens of plots of land, a Bentley and over 8.5 million hryvnias from a father wanted by the police – MP Oleg Tarasov has submitted his declaration
MP Oleg Tarasov, who has not attended a session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for over a year, has submitted a declaration of his assets. His assets include plots of land in various regions, luxury watches, 40 flats in Irpin and over 8.5 million hryvnias received as a gift. The MP received these from his father, who has been wanted by law enforcement for almost a year for land fraud in the Kirovohrad region.
The UN Secretary-General has warned of the risk of a major war due to the crisis in the Middle East
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stated that the escalation in the Middle East has already reached a level that threatens to trigger a wider war with global consequences. He also warned against any further blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, which is already taking its toll on the global economy and the poorest countries.
Melania Trump has helped bring home six more Ukrainian children: what Zelenska said
The White House has announced a new phase in the process of reuniting Ukrainian children separated from their families by the war. Six children currently in the Russian Federation are set to return to their families, and plans are in place to reunite another child with their relatives later this month.
Trump’s threats to NATO countries are forcing Europe to prepare its defences without the US – Politico
European countries have begun to seriously discuss scenarios for defending the continent without US involvement, following President Donald Trump’s statements regarding the United States’ possible withdrawal from NATO and a reduction in American commitments in Europe.
Moldova has finally withdrawn from the CIS
The Moldovan Parliament has declared the Agreement, Protocol and Statute of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) invalid. The decision was initiated by the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The High Anti-Corruption Court’s verdict has come into force: former State Fiscal Service head Nasirov has been sentenced to six years in prison
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has partially upheld the appeal lodged by the defence team of Roman Nasirov, the former head of the State Fiscal Service, against his conviction in the case concerning his involvement in Onishchenko’s ‘gas scheme’.
In China, the US war against Iran is seen as a mistake, and they are not getting involved
Beijing believes that the war against Iran has not shifted the balance of power in the US’s favour and regards it as a strategic mistake. The Chinese authorities are deliberately refraining from intervening in the conflict.
